Is 15 lbs noticable?

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  • eganita
    eganita Posts: 501 Member
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    I think it has a lot to do with body fat composition as well. I'm about 5'3" and have looked much different at points when I weighed about 135 pounds. I'm now about 128, and I feel like I looked MUCH different when I was about 145 lbs or so.

    I think it's less noticeable the less you have to lose, though. For example, I am confident now in how I look in regular clothes. I think I look pretty lean. When I wear a bathing suit or something, I feel much differently. I'm sure 15 lbs. would be very noticeable in a swim suit, but I'm not sure 15 lbs would be as noticeable while wearing jeans or something.
  • medlaura
    medlaura Posts: 282 Member
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    If it is 15 pounds of FAT yes, very noticeable. But if it is water weight pounds, it can be some what noticeable to you, but not to others.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,565 Member
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    At your size, with less to lose, probably. I've lost 45+ pounds and it's only the past two months or so that those who weren't aware I've been losing have brought it up, and I still have 55-60 to go.
  • MelanieRBrace
    MelanieRBrace Posts: 245 Member
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    medlaura wrote: »
    If it is 15 pounds of FAT yes, very noticeable. But if it is water weight pounds, it can be some what noticeable to you, but not to others.

    +1
  • jdt242
    jdt242 Posts: 106 Member
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    kwelsi wrote: »
    Hello everyone! I am new to MFP. I'm 5'2, so I'm pretty short, which means weight looks even worse on me :( I am at 130 lbs right now and I'm hoping to get down to 110-115. I'm wondering if that will make a significant change in my appearance?
    I know girls who are my height that weigh 115, and they look very slim and great, however I'd call myself chubby or overweight at just 15 lbs more. Should I aim for thinner or do you all think I will notice the 15 lbs?
    Also, I have read on these forums that some people don't notice their weightloss even after 50 lbs!

    I'd say yes. The shorter you are, the more dramatic any weight loss is - especially if you are toning too. Go for it and if you feel like losing more, then go for that too. Good luck.
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
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    Dunno if its any help, but heres me at 5'1 and 117-120ish

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    And this is now at 105

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  • Itisibigj39
    Itisibigj39 Posts: 200 Member
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    *kitten* right you will
  • helenarriaza
    helenarriaza Posts: 517 Member
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    Lost 30+ and clothes fit the same

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